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YS52 TZN

2003 Volkswagen Bora

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

195,860 mi
Last recorded195,860 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Volkswagen Bora95,004 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS52 TZN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 195,860 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 186,427 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 174,059 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 173,589 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 162,597 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 162,451 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 150,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 140,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 140,393 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 131,275 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 120,564 miles

brake pad warning light on

Fail 4 Jan 2014 120,281 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 16 Jan 2013 111,431 miles

brake pad warning light on

Pass 27 Jan 2012 93,354 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 81,632 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s wiper smearing slghtly

Fail 2 Feb 2011 81,632 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s wiper smearing slghtly

Pass 25 Jan 2010 76,583 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 71,656 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight deterioration to front number plate

Pass 25 Jan 2008 66,673 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 61,484 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 55,761 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?

Based on 807,643 MOT tests across 55,862 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
7,371
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
55,862
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32,842
position lamp(s) not working 23,390
Stop lamp not working 16,637
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,104
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 13,096
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YS52 TZN is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2003 Volkswagen Bora models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 95,004 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Bora fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 32,842 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YS52 TZN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Bora typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Volkswagen Bora is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YS52 TZN registered?

YS52 TZN is a 2003 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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